"EVERY major policy issue has been resolved," declared Charles Schumer, one of eight senators seeking to draft a bipartisan bill to reform America's immigration system.
The town board has sought to draft a more effective noise code and is exploring ways to crack down on illegal share houses that add to the summer population — and can become noisy party hubs.
Two of the legislative brains behind Arizona's controversial SB 1070 immigration law are now seeking to draft a bill that would cut down 14th Amendment protections, including perhaps the guarantee of birthright citizenship, provided to the children of illegal immigrants.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supporters of a third-party presidential bid by Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg began a 50-state petition drive on Tuesday seeking to "draft" the mayor, a billionaire who is edging closer to entering the race while continuing to deny he is a candidate.
As a result, the group could also present the sort of added aggravations for Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the minority leader, that befell the House speaker, John A. Boehner of Ohio, as he sought to draft difficult deals with Democrats and the White House at a time of a complex fiscal mess.
At least 7,000 people have signed up in an initiative that seeks to draft one person on each of Detroit's 11,000 city blocks who can help census counters get information about neighbors who decline to open their doors.
What makes this a cautionary tale for political leaders seeking to draft public policy from supposedly scientific research is the mundane nature of the apparent miscalculations.
Later, when the Revolutionary government sought to draft young men into the army, another grievance was added to the list.
Critics say Alec is backed by powerful corporate groups that are seeking to draft legislation that serves their business interests.
